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[noun] (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
[noun] an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect; "he had to undergo one humiliation after another"
[noun] strong feelings of embarrassment
[noun] the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
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\Mor`ti*fi*ca"tion\, n. [F., fr. L. mortificatio a killing. See {Mortify}.] 1. The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified; especially:
(a) (Med.) The death of one part of an animal body, while the rest continues to live; loss of vitality in some part of a living animal; gangrene. --Dunglison.
(b) (Alchem. & Old Chem.) Destruction of active qualities; neutralization. [Obs.] --Bacon.
(c) Subjection of the passions and appetites, by penance, absistence, or painful severities inflicted on the body. The mortification of our lusts has something in it that is troublesome, yet nothing that is unreasonable. --Tillotson.
(d) Hence: Deprivation or depression of self-approval; abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation. We had the mortification to lose sight of Munich, Augsburg, and Ratisbon. --Addison. 2. That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation, chagrin, or vexation. It is one of the vexatious mortifications of a studious man to have his thoughts discovered by a tedious visit. --L'Estrange. 3. (Scots Law) A gift to some charitable or religious institution; -- nearly synonymous with mortmain. Syn: Chagrin; vexation; shame. See {Chagrin}.

Synonyms for mortification

chagrin, gangrene, humiliation, humiliation, necrosis, sphacelus

See also: case | death | embarrassment | example | instance | myonecrosis | self-control | self-denial | self-discipline |

Related terms: abashment, anchoritic monasticism, Catharism, chagrin, deflation, discomposure, disconcertion, disturbance, foulness, hangdog look, letdown, penitential exercise, putrefaction, putridness, rankness, repentance, self-abasement, self-abnegation, self-diminishment, spoilage, tooth decay, Yoga

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Let's analyse "mortification" as pure text. This string has Thirteen letters in Five syllables and Six vowels. 46.2% of vowels is 7.6% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITACIFITROM. Average typing speed for these characters is 3475 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: mortification: 6 + 9 + 9 + 1 + 9 + 6 = 40, reduced: 4 . and the final result is Four.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: mortification: 4 + 6 + 9 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 9 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 71, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
F (1) 6 Lovers Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (3) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1) 13 Death Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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